Dell Vostro V130 - Intel Core i3 ULV

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

0
Average:

2
Bad:

4

Pros:

Good build quality, HDMI, three USB ports, comfortable keyboard, anti-glare screen, light weight
Fairly thin for its size, metal case, Goodlooking notebook with solid AV features.
Incredibly thin and light; sharp design; comfortable keyboard

Cons:

Poor battery life, a bit expensive
A tad pricey with the solidstate drive, Subpar performance and battery life.

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Last revision on October 21, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Good build quality, HDMI, three USB ports, comfortable keyboard, anti-glare screen, light weight
Fairly thin for its size, metal case, Goodlooking notebook with solid AV features
Incredibly thin and light; sharp design; comfortable keyboard

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor battery life, a bit expensive
A tad pricey with the solidstate drive, Subpar performance and battery life
Battery is not user-replaceable; short battery life; mediocre performance

Expert reviews and ratings

At a price of Rs. 64,000, the V130 is very expensive if you look at the kind of performance it offers. In terms of features, looks and design the notebook satisfies us without any doubts. If you’re looking for portability and a light weight...

By Tech2 on April 08, 2011

With prices starting at Rs. 37,290, it's similar to the older model. However, the V130 that we received would cost a bit more, we predict closer to 40K as Dell is yet to give us the final price. For this price, you can get better performing...

By TechTree on March 14, 2011

Laptop Review: Dell Vostro V130 The Glamorous LifeFebruary 7, 2011By Daniel Dern Don't let the stunning display, great speakers, and glossy finish fool you: The Dell Vostro V130 is intended for business users, although you don't have to be a...

By Hardware Central on February 07, 2011

Handsome and thin, the V130 is well suited for multimedia presentations, but poor battery life and mediocre performance drag down its overall score. Dell Vostro V130: Great Looks, Lackluster Performance Dell Vostro V130 Review, by Yardena Arar...

By PCWorld on February 03, 2011

The V130 offers a good performance/size ratio for non-gamers, an impeccable finish and a matte panel. Low battery life (2h45) costs it its fourth...

By DigitalVersus on January 21, 2011

The Vostro 130’s sharp, super-thin design is an attention-grabber. But for small-business buyers looking for a laptop for a long trip or the long haul, this unit's battery is a deal killer....

By Computer Shopper on November 01, 2010

What is being reviewed?Up for review today is the Dell Vostro V130 notebook. The model that we are reviewing features a 13.3 inch (1366 x 768) display, 1.33GHz Intel Core i3-380UM processor, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive and is running Windows 7...

By Gadgetell on February 19, 2011

Up for review today is the Dell Vostro V130 notebook. The model that we are reviewing features a 13.3 inch (1366 x 768) display, 1.33GHz Intel Core i3-380UM processor, 4GB of RAM, a 320GB hard drive and is running Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)....

By GamerTell on February 18, 2011

When I did a round-up of Dell's new consumer products, the Vostro V130 laptop was missing because it was a business laptop and I was under a non-disclosure agreement, which lifted today. I'm not sure why secrecy was a factor since the V130 is...

By ZDNet UK on November 30, 2010

Le V130 propose, pour les non-joueurs, un bon rapport performances/encombrement, des finitions impeccables et une dalle mate. Sa faible autonomie (2h45) lui coûte sa quatrième...

By Les Numériques on January 14, 2011

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